This quick, one-pan dinner transforms a classic sandwich into a fork-friendly meal: ground beef Philly cheesesteak bowls. Browned beef, tender green peppers and onions, and plenty of melty cheese come together in under 30 minutes. Serve over rice, riced cauliflower, in baked potatoes, or on a bun for a customizable weeknight favorite.
An easy weeknight dinner is what many of us are after. One-pan meals like this Philly cheesesteak rice bowl deliver big flavor with minimal fuss.
If you enjoy quick comfort dinners, consider trying other simple skillet meals for weeknights.
Why We Love These Philly Cheesesteak Rice Bowls
Feeding a family on busy weeknights can feel like an athletic event. This recipe is a dependable win: fast, flexible, and crowd-pleasing.
These Philly Cheesesteak Rice Bowls:
- are easy to change to suit tastes
- take under 30 minutes to make
- work many ways: over rice or quinoa, riced cauliflower, in a baked potato, or on a bun
- combine protein and veggies without feeling overly “healthy”
- store well for meal prep during the week
Enjoy this comforting, cheesy dinner!
Ingredient Notes
See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Lean ground beef works well, but any ground beef you have on hand is fine since excess grease is drained.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt; pre-shredded blends often contain anti-caking agents that limit gooeyness.
- If you don’t like mushrooms, leave them out.
- Green bell pepper is classic, but use any color you prefer.
Ways To Vary This Recipe
- Different protein: substitute ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Extra seasonings: add Italian seasoning, oregano, or thyme for a different flavor profile.
- More vegetables: incorporate zucchini, spinach, or other favorite veggies.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high in a large ovenproof skillet or sauté pan. Add the ground beef and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon garlic powder over the top.
Step 2: Break the beef into chunks and brown until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and set beef aside.
Step 3: Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and heat. Sauté diced onions several minutes until slightly translucent. Stir in tomato paste and cook a few more minutes to deepen the flavor.
Step 4: Add diced peppers and mushrooms. Sauté with the onions 6–8 minutes until softened; cook to your preferred texture.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk together beef broth and cornstarch until smooth, then add it to the pan along with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, and the remaining garlic powder. Stir to combine and thicken slightly.
Step 6: Return the ground beef to the skillet and add chopped provolone. Toss to combine and allow the provolone to melt as the sauce thickens. If the sauce gets too thick, thin with additional broth.
Step 7: Remove from heat and evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the mixture. Place the skillet under a hot broiler 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Step 8: Let the skillet rest about 5 minutes, then spoon the mixture over cooked rice, cauliflower rice, baked potatoes, or serve however you like. Garnish with chopped parsley or banana peppers if desired.
Recipe Tips
Serving ideas: Serve over rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, riced cauliflower, or in baked potatoes. You can also pile it into buns like a cheesesteak sandwich.
Stirring rice in: If you want to mix cooked rice into the skillet, add about 1–1½ cups of cooked rice and stir it in with the cheese. You may need a splash more broth to keep the mixture saucy.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat single servings in the microwave about 2 minutes, stirring halfway, or bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
To freeze, cool completely, transfer to a freezer-safe container, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or reheat from frozen.
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Philly Cheesesteak Rice Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 4 oz mushrooms, diced (optional)
- 1 ½–2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 4 slices provolone, chopped
- 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- Chopped parsley for serving
- Optional: cooked rice, baked potato, or cauliflower rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high in a large ovenproof skillet. Add the ground beef and 1 tsp garlic powder. Break into chunks and brown until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
- Add another tbsp olive oil to the pan. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then stir in tomato paste and cook a few minutes.
- Add peppers and mushrooms and sauté 6–8 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk beef broth with cornstarch until smooth, add to pan with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, and remaining garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Return beef and add chopped provolone. Toss and allow the provolone to melt as the sauce thickens. Remove from heat, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and broil 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
- Let rest about 5 minutes, then serve over rice, cauliflower rice, baked potatoes, or as desired. Garnish with parsley or banana peppers if you like.
Notes
*Nutrition does not include the rice or side you serve with the meat mixture.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring halfway, or bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
To freeze: Cool completely, transfer to a freezer-safe container, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or reheat from frozen.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 27 g
Fat: 22 g
Nutrition information is an approximation.
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